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Hey guys I just got the 1980 standard 17 inch wheel and tomorrow I plan on putting it on my 1980 special is there anything I will encounter I should be aware of?????
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Yep, you need more than just the wheel....
Because the 17" standard wheel has the brake rotor .3" closer to the centerline of the bike, you need the two 'standard' wheel/axle spacers and the 'standard' brake bracket. The Special parts will result in serious misalignment.
Special parts on the left, 'standard' parts on the right. Picture's a bit fuzzy, sorry....Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...
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